[This message has been edited by Steven Kaplan (edited December 03, 2004).]

[This message has been edited by Steven Kaplan (edited December 03, 2004).]

Matt T

Wow.

The end of an era. Young was the first moon walker I saw in person (in Edinburgh a few years back) and I was impressed by both his sharpness and his ironic wit. During his talk he was absolutely passionate about the need for manned exploration.

I think it's a shame that a lacklustre agenda at NASA through the 80s and 90s has robbed them of the opportunity of returning to manned flights with first person experience as part of the team.

It was posted on a JSC employee page last week. Was wondering when the word would get out. Gee, I thought he'd die at his desk like Walt Disney! He has been a tireless worker bee for NASA and I'm glad to see him moving along and having a retirement.

On Steven's above link it says that there will be a special celebration for Mr. Young next Tuesday at the Air and Space Museum. Does anyone know if the honoree will be in attendance?

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mensax

I see a VERY long line at the S-H show in August... and the value of "jumping John's" dropping off a cliff.

Noah

skippy in space

No longer a federal employee!!!

Wish him all the best in retirment but the question were all asking is will he sign now and will he do any shows!!!

AuthenticItems

I hope so.

nasamad

I don't mind if JY doesn't decide to start signing regularly, providing he writes his biography to make up for it, what a book that would be !

Best Wishes to JY for his well earned retirement.

Adam

Mike Isbell

As a matter of interest about federal employees who are retired from the military, as Capt. Young is, are they allowed to received a second federal pension, or must they choose between a military pension or a civil service pension ?

Wehaveliftoff

The cat was already out of the bag regarding John Young much earlier in the year. Don't know what the hoopla is all about. Would be nice if he writes an autobiography and attends the NY signing next year.

Robert Pearlman

Likely because the cat was out of the bag last year, the year before, three years ago, etc. Without a direct statement by Young or NASA confirmation - the latter we now have - it was just a rumor...

Richard Scheer

Irrespective of cats-out-of-bags and even irrespective of signings (or not) in the future, John Young has earned the respect and admiration of all true fans of the space program, and of the general public. May he have the prosperous and happy retirement that he deserves.

Richard

WAWalsh

With today being, as indicated anyway, the finalday of Capt. Young's outstanding career at NASA -- thank you sir. Your efforts, commitment and dedication to the program and service to our nation is an inspiration to all of us and we truly appreciate everything that you have done.

Lunar_module_5

John Young - Should have got a 7th flight! Happy retirement to a NASA legend. The dream lives on!

MarylandSpace

John Young: awesome.

Garry

pokey

Lunar_module_5: I was told by a good source that he turned down command of a 7th flight (STS-71).

Hart Sastrowardoyo

quote:Originally posted by Lunar_module_5:John Young - Should have got a 7th flight!

He was assigned command of the HST deployment, Mission 61J; after Challenger, he was removed from command of that flight.

WAWalsh

Just curious, has anyone ever seen or has anyone ever published John Young's much noted memo on the loss of Challenger and safety issues?